The Hun School
School Notes Overview:
The Hun School provides a diverse community that places a high value on a creative and rigorous traditional college preparatory curriculum in a structured environment; develops character, community and values; meets the students’ differing talents, interests and academic needs through a supportive staff in a variety of programs; and encourages students to widen their horizons, gain an appreciation for and an excitement about learning and achieve their full potential. The Hun School realizes that to promote an academic and a moral education for every student is a constant, daunting challenge. That is why at The Hun School, stated bedrock principles go far beyond academic excellence. At Hun the emphases also are on integrity, kindness, trust, and commitment. ...
School Overview:
The Hun School |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Coalition of Girls' Schools Institute for Independent Education The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6 - 12 | |
| County | Mercer County, NJ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 581 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 6 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 32 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 41 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 105 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 112 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 129 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 138 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 67 teachers | |
This School |
(NJ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 164 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- The Hun School provides a diverse community that places a high value on a creative and rigorous traditional college preparatory curriculum in a structured environment; develops character, community and values; meets the students’ differing talents, interests and academic needs through a supportive staff in a variety of programs; and encourages students to widen their horizons, gain an appreciation for and an excitement about learning and achieve their full potential. The Hun School realizes that to promote an academic and a moral education for every student is a constant, daunting challenge. That is why at The Hun School, stated bedrock principles go far beyond academic excellence. At Hun the emphases also are on integrity, kindness, trust, and commitment.
- Profile last updated: 02/10/2007
In the News:
- PRINCETON: Hun soccer teams win MAPL crowns (The Princeton Packet)
posted on November 16, 2009 at 06:36:31 am
PENNINGTON — Blake Stockton saw promise in the Hun School girls soccer team when the preseason began. - PRINCETON: Raider girls into Prep A finals (The Princeton Packet)
posted on November 13, 2009 at 02:47:36 pm
Lauren Shockley enjoyed Senior Day in a year that could best be described as Senior Season. - Bill Alden (Princeton Town Topics)
posted on November 11, 2009 at 03:52:35 pm
Sydney Johnson isn’t into preseason polls and doesn’t set goals based on win targets. Instead, the Princeton University men’s basketball head coach has a more basic aim as his team opens its 2009-10 season with a game at Central Michigan on November 14. - WEST WINDSOR: Squeri's work rewarded with win (The Princeton Packet)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 03:49:09 pm
HOPEWELL TWP. — Jon Squeri has a little something to show for his hard work now. - WEST WINDSOR: Defense helps Knights to big win (The Princeton Packet)
posted on November 10, 2009 at 03:48:38 pm
HAMILTON — This was the kind of statement game Chris Casamento was looking for in his second year as West Windsor-Plainsboro High North football coach.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (08540) | School Zip (08540) |
(NJ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 43,397 people | 8,413,990 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 75% | 36% |
| Population Average Age | 35 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.7 persons |
| Median Household Income | $90,977 | $57,061 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.5 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 38 years old | 46 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (08540) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 70% / 30% | 62% / 38% |
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Nearby Schools:
- The Lewis School of Princeton - 180 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Stuart Country Day School - 556 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Princeton Day School - 851 students - 2.3 mi. away - view location
- Princeton Child Dev Inst - 29 students - 2.7 mi. away - view location
- The Pennington School - 474 students - 5.9 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Princeton, Mercer County, Zip 08540
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